Flat Hilly Medium mountain Mountain Individual Time Trial
16
Hilly Tuesday, 8 September 2026 Starts 13:18 CEST· Expected finish 17:31

Cortegana  Palos de la Frontera

After the second rest day, out of the Sierra de Aracena and downhill on balance toward the Atlantic coast of Huelva. The hills come early, the second half flattens progressively, and the finish at Palos de la Frontera comes near the monastery of La Rábida at sea level.

Distance
186km
Elevation
2,050m ↑
Categorised Climbs
Finish
Flat
Route Map
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Decisive zone The finish

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Start & finish
Départ

Cortegana

Arrivée

Palos de la Frontera

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